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Brandi Danae (Wilson) Phillips of Carrollton, Ohio went home to be with Jesus peacefully on Sunday, March 5, 2023, surrounded by her loving family after a short yet courageous battle with cancer. Born to Bridget Cross and loved dearly by Lee Cross on Jan. 22, 1976, Brandi is now reunited with not only Lee but also her grandparents, Homer and Mary Flanigan of Mechanicstown, Ohio and Esther and Wesly Wilson
LEGAL NOTICEDefendant Russell Williams, whose last known address was 5255 Fresno Rd. NW, Dellroy, Ohio 44620, will take notice that on October 25, 2022 Plaintiff Johnny R. Zimmerman filed a complaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Carroll County, Ohio, 119 S. Lisbon Street, Suite 400, P.O. Box 367, Carrollton, OH 44615, Case No. 2022CVE30130, alleging that Plaintiff is entitled to foreclose upon its rights on a land installment
By Carol McIntireEditorCarrollton garnered its best finish in school history at the girls state bowling tournament March 3 with a third place finish in Division II competition.The Warriors qualified for the championship round in second place, 40 pins ahead of the Conotton Valley Rockets (3,235- 3,195), the team that swept the district and sectional championships on the way to a state berth, and 92 pins behind Triway (3,327- 3,235).In the
By Carol McIntireEditorConotton Valley made school history last weekend when the boys bowling team made its first appearance at the Division II state tournament.The team made the most of the opportunity, qualifying for the championship round and placing third.In a field of seasoned teams, that included defending state runner-up Coldwater, the Rockets qualified fourth in the group of eight teams that advanced to the championship round. The Rockets turned in
By Leigh Ann RutledgeCCM ContributorTwelve area wrestlers earned a “Schott” at a state championship during district competition last weekend.Five Carrollton Warriors, four Minerva Lions and three Malvern Hornets are headed to the Schottenstein Center in Columbus for the 86th annual Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Tournament March 10-12.The top four in each weight class in district competition advance to the state tournament.Carrollton qualified Landon Jenkins, Kail Snair, Levi Pidgeon,
By Carol McIntireEditorIn four short years, the Conotton Valley girls bowling program went from a new sport to a state champion.The Lady Rockets made school history March 3 when the team became the first team in any sport to win a state championship.“It hasn’t sunk in yet,” Coach Brian Baxter said just minutes after his team was presented the Division II state bowling championship trophy at Wayne Webb’s Columbus Bowl.
Firefighters responded to two structure fires in a two-day period last weekend.Great Trail Fire District responded to a reported structure fire at 2303 Waynesburg Rd. in New Harrisburg March 4 at 4:45 a.m. The fire was called in by a passer-by.According to Great Trail Fire Chief Ralph Castellucci, the first unit on scene reported a fully involved single family residence. The owner and his dog were not home at the
By Thomas ClapperReporterLocal author Cathy Baker has written in her spare time since third grade and recently has her first book “Wrenville” published, with a book signing set for Saturday, March 11, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Carroll County District Library in Carrollton.The Carrollton native graduated from Carrollton High School in 2014. She is the daughter of Travis and Heather Weyand. She graduated from Malone University in 2018 with a
By Thomas ClapperReporterCEO/Founder of Humanity is Responsible for Humanity (HRH) Foundation Laiton Carter set out to help children in a crisis after noticing a need in Carroll County.“I noticed a resource gap in our county for emergency resources to go to children in a crisis,” said Carter, who is a licensed social worker for the state of Ohio. “We have services they can get to help such as basic needs
By Carol McIntireEditorDave Davis was promoted from his role as acting superintendent of the Carrollton Exempted Village School District (CEVSD) to superintendent last week.The announcement was made by School Board President Dan Ries during a press conference in the school’s performing arts center.Davis becomes the 24th superintendent in the history of the district, a fact he is proud of, and used the letters CEVSD as part of his resume.“Since I’d
